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Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
Two Old Women An Alaska Legend of Betrayal Courage and Survival
Author: Velma Wallis, Jim Grant (Illustrator)
Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River area in Alaska, this is the suspenseful, shocking, ultimately inspirational tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine. Though these two women have been known to complain more than contribute...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780945397182
ISBN-10: 0945397186
Publication Date: 10/1993
Pages: 145
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: Epicenter Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Tarri avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Two Old Women is one of my top ten favorite books of all times. It is the incredible story of two old women left behind by their tribe when they are no longer able to find food. It is one of the most inspiring stories of survival I have ever read, and Velma Wallis is an amazing storyteller.

Everyone I know who has read Two Old Women loves the book and the women.
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Helpful Score: 4
Great! This book should be required reading in early middle school. It has so many lessons to teach and it's such an easy read. The cover says betrayal, courage and survival but I would add inspiration, hope,joy and humility. Might even help bring back a little respect for our elders.
Onion avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 105 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Amazing and inspiring story! Beutifully written and captivating. I read it in one sitting. Loved it!
jazzysmom avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 907 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a very interesting book--how i did love these two old women and felt so sorry for them. The culture did not seem fair. But as an older woman, i can say--i guess they showed those men!! This was a very endearing read and i do reccommend this to anyone who would like a smooth read into another culture for a day, you will come out at the end with huge respect for these "TWO OLD WOMEN".
curledupwithabook avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 169 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Uplifting and encouraging story of two elderly women who are abandoned by their tribe when food becomes scarce. Their eventually success despite the odds speaks to the value of the individual regardless of age.
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douglasgirl avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 17 more book reviews
One of my top 100 books. A sweet and soulful story based on eskimo legend. I love it!
reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 4 more book reviews
Love this book and give it to all of th 60 yr olds in my Galloway Running Program.... won't repost it.... I give them away...
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"This story seems to come from a place and people utterly different from modern America, speaking straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness and wisdom. When you've read this book,you will feel that you are a slightly better person than you knew you were." -Ursula K. Le Guin (from the back cover)
gamaw avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on + 99 more book reviews
A quick read that reminds us that we can do anything if we have to, also that we are stronger than we think we are. A good message.
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Was on of the best I have read in a long time. Every age can learn something from this one!
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A different land, a different time, different customs and cultures. But the life lessons learned in this book cross all boundaries. I found this book to be a tremendously courageous book. Not just about two old women, but about life in general, throughout all walks of life. Hippichic
Silvercat avatar reviewed Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival on
This is a wonderfully written story of two elderly women left behind by their people because of severe hardship in their tribe. I literally couldn't put it down. That these women showed amazing courage in trying to survive in the unfriendly Arctic was noteworthy, but what stood out above and beyond that was their incredible friendship and compassion/understanding of one another. A gem of a book!


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